Are you prone to feeling guilty? You may be less likely to take a bribe
Bribery is among the most recognizable forms of corruption, and new research is shedding light on personality traits that could deter this behavior. Guilt-prone people are less likely to accept bribes, particularly when the act would cause obvious ha.....»»
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s top associates plead guilty to US charges
Feds say other execs are cooperating as crypto entrepreneur is extradited. Enlarge / FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried is escorted out of the Magistrate's Court on December 21, 2022 in Nassau, Bahamas. (credit: Joe Raedle / Getty.....»»
FTX boss Sam Bankman-Fried arrives in US to face charges
Two ex-associates plead guilty as the former "King of Crypto" is extradited from the Bahamas......»»
FTX boss Sam Bankman-Fried heads to US to face charges
Two ex-associates plead guilty as the former "King of Crypto" is extradited from the Bahamas......»»
More than fun and games: Celebrations can increase perceived social support
Making an intentional effort to recognize positive life events and achievements while gathering for food and drink will leave you feeling more socially supported, new research shows......»»
Why a reality star"s conviction sets such a powerful precedent for revenge porn victims everywhere
Reality TV star Stephen Bear has been found guilty of two counts of disclosing private sexual photographs and films with intent to cause distress, and one of voyeurism after profiting from intimate images of his former girlfriend without her consent......»»
Apple working on tech to make haptic feedback in AR feel real
Apple is researching how to add gyroscopes to Apple AR headsets, giving continuous haptic feedback that will feel immersive.Virtual reality can show you anything it likes, but if you're not also feeling anything, there's a limit to how immersive the.....»»
Diving birds are more prone to extinction, according to new study
Diving birds like penguins, puffins and cormorants may be more prone to extinction than non-diving birds, according to a new study by the Milner Centre for Evolution at the University of Bath. The authors suggest this is because they are highly speci.....»»
New political redistricting procedure may prevent gerrymandering by forcing parties to act fairly
Voting districts are redrawn following each census in the United States. In most states, new district maps are implemented by the state legislature. This makes the process prone to manipulation by the current majority party, or gerrymandering. Althou.....»»
When using virtual reality as a teaching tool, context and "feeling real" matter
A new study by UCLA psychologists reveals that when VR is used to teach language, context and realism matter......»»
Screening a puppy"s DNA methylome may help predict how energetic or fearful they will be
Anyone who's ever had a dog knows how different one can be from another. For example, they can be reserved or friendly, playful or calm, fearful or bold, and prone to bark or fetch or not. Research has shown that some of these differences are genetic.....»»
Best 17-inch laptop deals for December 2022
Do 13- and 15-inch laptops leave you feeling boxed in? Check out this list of the best 17-inch laptop deals......»»
Keeping secrets can make you sick
Feeling low? It might be because your secrets are weighing you down......»»
Lessons from Cianjur: Earthquake-prone Indonesia does not have seismic mitigation plan
More than 340 people are dead or missing following a relatively small but shallow 5.6 magnitude earthquake in Cianjur, West Java, Indonesia......»»
You"re never too busy for self-gifting, study finds
People who are feeling tense due to demands at work or home tend not to reward themselves with gifts, new research finds—even though a new product or visit to the spa might be exactly what they need......»»
Clashing laws need to be fixed if Australians want to live in bushfire-prone areas, says researcher
It's almost bushfire season. Yes, even though floods are still racing through parts of eastern Australia. Fire conditions are above average including in inland New South Wales and Queensland......»»
The 5 best comedies ever made
From a social satire about nuclear bombs to a rowdy road trip, the best comedies ever made are the perfect balm whenever you're feeling down......»»
In negotiations, hoodwinking others has a cost, study finds
Lying to another person to get the better of them in a financial negotiation might win you more money, but you are likely to end up feeling guilty and less satisfied with the deal than if you had been honest, according to research published by the Am.....»»
Crime blotter: Video goes viral of Black Friday Apple Store thefts
In the latest Apple Crime Blotter, Frankie Grande's iPhone was stolen, a guilty plea in a Minneapolis theft ring, and an orchestra conductor has iPad and annotated scores stolen.The Apple Store in Palo Alto The latest in an occasional AppleInsider fe.....»»
Consumers want convenience without sacrificing security
Consumers worldwide want frictionless online experiences without sacrificing the security of personal information, according to a recent survey from Ping Identity. With 63% feeling better about services that use multi-factor authentication (MFA) at l.....»»
Financial organizations more prone to accidental data leakage
Netwrix announced additional findings for the financial and banking sector from its global 2022 Cloud Security Report. Compared to other industries surveyed, financial institutions are much more concerned about users who have legitimate access to the.....»»